American Red Cross blood donation drives to be held in Wyandotte County, Johnson County

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood during National Preparedness Month this September.

Becoming a regular blood donor is one way to help ensure communities are prepared for any emergency, including those where blood transfusions are needed. The Red Cross also encourages the public to get prepared by making a disaster plan for their homes or work places.

A sufficient blood supply is central to ensuring hospitals are prepared to meet patient needs in times of disaster, including the very personal ones that can happen any day. Because blood takes about 48 hours to be tested, processed and made available for patients, it’s the blood already on the shelves that can help save the day when emergencies occur.

This month also marks the sixth year that the Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts have teamed up to help increase blood donations.

Through the “Saving Lives Never Looked So Good” campaign, Sport Clips is thanking those who come to give blood in September with a coupon for a free haircut at participating Sport Clips locations. The coupon is valid through Nov. 8, 2015, and will be sent to donors via email a few days after their donation.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and volunteer donors are the only source of blood for patients needing transfusions. The Red Cross needs blood donors of all types – especially those with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative – to give blood regularly.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

For information on planning for emergencies and preparedness training, visit redcross.org/prepare.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities on the Kansas side:

Wyandotte 

• 9/19/2015: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sporting Park – The Shield Club, One Sporting Way

Lenexa

• 9/22/2015: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Xeno Tech LLC, 16825 West 116th Street

Mission

• 9/24/2015: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Vin Solutions, 5700 Broadmoor, 9th floor

Overland Park

• 9/17/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lighton II, 7400 College Boulevard
• 9/17/2015: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Care Spot HCA Midwest Health System, 9507 Antioch rd

Burleson ends 36-year baseball career at Kansas City Kansas Community College

The winningest coach in Kansas City Kansas Community College history is stepping down.

Steve Burleson will end a 36-year career as head baseball mentor with his retirement Friday, July 31. Only the second coach in the Jayhawk East Conference to win 1,000 games, Burleson will retire with a record of 1,136 wins, 697 losses and a .614 winning percentage.

“I’m proud that I was involved in that many college games,” said Burleson, who will turn 65 next April.

Burleson was the first active coach inducted into the KCKCC Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and KCKCC Athletic Director Tony Tompkins expects more honors to come.

“I have no doubt he will be in the NJCAA Hall of Fame in the future,” said Tompkins. “It is very impressive to have a head coach stay at one institution and be so successful for more than 35 years. Coach Burleson has built and maintained a strong baseball program both academically and athletically and we will do our best to continue to build upon the foundation he has built and wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.”

Other than his continued support of the Blue Devil baseball program, Burleson said he has no immediate plans.

“Honestly, I have not thought about it,” he said. “I’ve always felt I needed to put all my energy into what I was doing at that time. I do know I want to spend more time with my grandson and there’s another grandchild coming in December and I’m looking forward to that. ”

University of Kansas announces graduation candidates from Wyandotte County

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The names of nearly 4,550 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this spring — representing 87 Kansas counties, 46 other states and 43 other countries — have been announced by the University Registrar. Degrees are officially conferred in June.

KU’s 143rd Commencement will be Sunday, May 17. More than 4,000 of the members of the Class of 2015 are expected to participate.

Below are those candidates from Wyandotte County, listed by city.

KCKCC faculty recipients of John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Faculty and staff at Kansas City Kansas Community College have been recognized by the League for Innovation in the Community Colleges, through the John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards.

The KCKCC faculty and staff who were recognized include – Liz Holloway, ESOL Coordinator; John Stafford, instructor of Choral Music; Cherilee Walker, Dean of Art, Humanities and Social Sciences; Shirley Wendel, former Dean of Allied Health & Nursing and Andrica Wilcoxen, outreach and prevention coordinator.

The John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards are named after two leaders in the community college field and early proponents of teachers having a major responsibility for how well their students perform in the classroom.

In recognition of the tradition of excellence in community college teaching and leadership, the League established the John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards in 2012. Faculty, staff and administrators at a League Alliance member institution are eligible to apply for the award, which celebrates the contributions and leadership by community college faculty and staff. Each college has their own selection criteria, procedures and protocol for the Excellence Awards. Recipients are recognized at the League’s Innovations conference each spring.

Holloway said she has always been impressed with the level of quality and commitment of the KCKCC faculty and having the number of award recipients from KCKCC reflects the college’s dedication to quality teaching.

“To succeed in teaching ESOL, I must believe in the fundamental value and dignity of every student,” Holloway said. “I strive to accept each one’s cultural and personal uniqueness and see the strengths behind their weaknesses to help them achieve their goals.”

Stafford said in a statement submitted to the John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards, “the primary objective of the Choral Music Program at KCKCC is to educate the students and the community about vocal ensemble music through stylistic variety and tonal diversity.”

He also said he believes his students should receive the same educational opportunities as those attending a four year college or university.

“I was pleasantly surprised,” he said of receiving the award. “It was also nice that several faculty/administrators got this recognition. It feels good to be appreciated for what you do.”

Walker said she was “completely humbled” by the recognition. She said KCKCC’s strong representation in the awards program demonstrates the “amazing work” being done every day.

“When you look on campus and see all these smart, passionate people educating our students, I am completely humbled that I was one of those recognized,” she said. “The conference itself was a wonderful, uplifting experience. There were approximately 1,500 people, primarily from community colleges, and it was very affirming to realize that other colleges/institutions are struggling with the same things we are.”

Wendel, who retired earlier this semester, after 38 years at KCKCC, said she was surprised and pleased to be honored, especially since she was selected by her peers. She said she felt like it was the “crowning touch” to her career and helped make her retirement even more special.

“I have always tried to work hard. I have worked hard most of my life,” Wendel said. “I have also always tried to treat people the way I want myself and my family to be treated, which is how I approached many situations that arose over the years. What if this was my daughter or my son? How would I want them to be treated?”

Wilcoxen said the award was so unexpected she did not believe it at first. She said it was exciting to see the number of individuals from KCKCC who received the award, especially compared to other schools.

“This is definitely an honor. I was blown away,” she said. “There are so many great things that people on campus do. It is neat to see how our institution impacts the lives of the students. The fact that I was selected was amazing.”

The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international, nonprofit association that is dedicated to community colleges. Winners received a medallion and John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards certificate.

Wyandotte County students to learn financial lessons

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- This spring, students at four high schools in Kansas City, Kan., will participate in Reality U$, a financial literacy program offered through Communities In Schools of Mid-America.

Reality U$ is brought to students in Kansas through a combination of private and public funders led by the presenting sponsor, The Office of the Kansas State Bank Commissioner of Kansas.

F.L. Schlagle High School will kick off the events on March 26 from 8:15-11:30 a.m.  The other events will take place during the months of April and May.

Poultry expert says avian influenza strain not harmful to humans or poultry products

KANSAS CITY, KAN. — A highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in four states can be very deadly for birds, but a Kansas State University poultry expert says humans don't need to worry about their own health or contaminated poultry products.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of H5N2 avian influenza in Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota and Arkansas. This strain is considered highly pathogenic in birds with a high mortality rate.

The Centers for Disease Control considers the risk to people from these HPAI H5 infections in wild birds, backyard flocks and commercial poultry to be low. No human infections with the virus have been detected at this time.

"These H5N2 variants have never been known to cause any transmission between humans and poultry," said Beyer, associate professor of animal sciences and industry at Kansas State University and K-State Research and Extension state poultry specialist. "We are always testing and monitoring to see if any birds have any type of influenza. The U.S. doesn't allow any infected birds to go to marketplace, which means the chance of them ever making it into the food supply is about zero."

Beyer says influenza strains recombine, sometimes causing a more deadly, more transmissible flu like this H5N2. It's a strain that turkeys are highly susceptible to and is spreading through migration.

"We think that birds migrating North and South are mixing together in certain zones, like nesting and feeding zones," he said. "If those birds stop and feed or nest for awhile, then move back to another area of the country, they can drop off the virus to our local small flocks and even our commercial farms. That's what we have started seeing."

To protect your flock, set up a perimeter or safe zone to keep your birds from outside fowl or other animals that could potentially spread the disease. Beyer says other animals can spread this influenza, such as dogs and small birds.

"For example, a visiting waterfowl drops feathers, which can be contaminated," Beyer said. "A sparrow will grab the feather and make a nest in your facilities. That contaminated feather could then contaminate your poultry. Make sure you are protecting your perimeter as much as possible and you'll reduce the chances of your birds getting the disease."

Infected birds show flu-like symptoms like coughing, sneezing, swelling around the eyes, flicking of the head and a raspy rattle sound when they breathe.

For more information, contact Beyer at 785-532-1201 or follow the USDA avian influenza website.

Kansas Department of Transportation to host open house for K-7 corridor construction

Kansas Department of Transportation

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting an informational public open house to present and discuss intersection improvement strategies along a portion of Kansas Highway 7 from Gilman Road in Leavenworth County south to Parallel Parkway in Wyandotte County.

The public is invited to attend the open house style meeting on Wednesday, March 25, anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Lansing Community Center, City Hall Basement, Lansing, KS 66043.

The Kansas Department of Transportation, the cities of Basehor, Lansing and Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., are working together to develop intersection improvement strategies for the K-7 corridor from Gilman Road (Leavenworth County) south to Parallel Parkway (Wyandotte County).

The intent of this corridor study effort is to improve traveler safety and traffic flow along the K-7 corridor.

At the open house, KDOT and the consulting team will provide background information on this study effort as well as discuss the strategies that are being analyzed. Intersection improvement strategies will be on display and KDOT and consultant staff members will be on hand to discuss and answer questions. There will be no formal presentations.

If you have questions or will require special assistance at the open house, please contact Kimberly Qualls, KDOT Public Affairs Manager at (785) 296-0192 at least five days in advance of the public open house. (KDOT Project #7-105 KA-4088-01)

Wyandotte County students honored by Wichita State University

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 2,300 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for fall 2014.

To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Two Wyandotte County students honored by Benedictine College

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester.

Whitney Morrow of Kansas City, Kan., was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester, which ended in December.

Kaihtlyn Schlachter of Bonner Springs, Kan., was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester, which ended in December.

To achieve the honor, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and a grade point average of 3.5 or above per semester. Of the 1,854 students on campus for the 2014-2015 academic year, 528 made the Dean's List.

Park University honors students from Wyandotte County

Park University announces those students named to its Fall 2014 Dean’s List.

The list of Wyandotte County students below attend Park University’s Parkville Campus, Downtown Kansas City, Mo., Campus, Independence, Mo., Campus, or take online courses.

To qualify for the list, students must be degree-seeking; have completed 12 or more graded hours at Park University, either in one 16-week term or in two consecutive accelerated terms (Fall I/Fall II); earned a semester grade point average of 3.6 or better; and received no incomplete grade(s) for the semester or term

KANSAS CITY, KAN. 

• Lopez, Jessenia Maria
• Bautista, Judith
• Mixon, Jeffery W.
• Tuttle, Jennifer L.
• Carpenter, Ashley June
• Norton, Samantha N.
• Robertson, Mario Curtis
• Swanson, Sara E.
• Young, Michele Renee
• Bird, Kara M.
• Herr, Juliana Kaokangla
• Jones, Lisa J.
• Anthony, Devon P.
• Barnett, Elitha J.
• Fenner, Anthony Thomas
• Kennedy, Douglas G.
• Kennedy, Nathalie Zoe
• Morerod, Isaac D.
• Thacker, Esther Rae
• Romo-Gutierrez, Veronica

EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. 

• Miller, Samuel Aldon

Wyandotte County students honored by Ottawa University

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Ottawa University recently announced the Wyandotte County students who received academic honors during the past semester.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must be degree-seeking, have earned a minimum of 24 hours over the preceding two semesters at Ottawa University, and earned a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

To qualify for the Dean's Honor Roll, students must be degree-seeking, have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours during the preceding semester, and earned a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. 

• Hope Morgan, Dean's Honor Roll

KANSAS CITY, KAN. 

• Nicholas Deichler, Dean's Honor Roll
• Ryan Ellis, Dean's List
• Shelby Hanna, Dean's List
• Michael Harris, Dean's Honor Roll
• Samantha Leatherbury, Dean's List
• Bret Stratton, Dean's Honor Roll
• Marisa Worthy, Dean's Honor Roll

Wyandotte County students receive scholarships from Emporia State University

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Over $3.72 million in scholarship funds are helping more than 1,600 Emporia State students from Kansas, 17 other states and 16 foreign countries realize their educational dreams during the 2014-15 academic year.

Students from Wyandotte County area who received scholarships are:

Sporting Club announces new $75 million development

By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Wyandotte County will be home to a new U.S. Soccer National Training Center.

The $75 million project, announced tonight at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., will be located at 98th Street and Parallel Parkway.

The facility will include a 100,000-square-foot indoor facility and practice field, along with eight professional "smart fields" and eight youth fields.

A 125-room full service hotel will also be included in the development.

“This is a great opportunity for us to continue to grow soccer in Kansas City and further establish being the soccer capital of America,” Sporting Club CEO Robb Heineman said. “To us, this is equivalent to bringing another sports franchise here, with the ultimate goal of helping the United States win the World Cup through youth soccer development, coaching training, advanced sports science and world-class facilities. We would like to thank Governor Brownback, Secretary of Commerce George, Mayor Holland and the rest of the Unified Government. This has been a long and complex process thus far, but we’re excited for the vision of the project and to help bring substantial economic development to the area.”

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said the development can help make Kansas the top destination when it comes to soccer.

"It's a fabulous and phenomenal opportunity," Brownback said. "It allows us to lay claim at being the epicenter for soccer in the United States."

The new development could generate over $1 billion worth of economic development over the next 30 years, Brownback said.

“Kansas’ strong economy and Kansas City’s reputation as a tremendous soccer city helped attract this state-of-the-art facility,” Brownback said. “As a result, our state will benefit from new jobs, investment and an economic impact that is projected to exceed $1 billion.”

Unified Government Mayor/CEO Mark Holland said the development will continue the recent momentum Kansas City, Kan., has had economically.

"This high quality training facility with structured programming along with Sporting Park, state-of-the-art soccer stadium, will undoubtedly transform Kansas City, Kan., and our region into one of the top soccer venues in the nation," Holland said. "We look forward to the new partnership with U.S. Soccer and the continued relationship with the Governor and the Department of Commerce, Sporting Club and Schlitterbahn as we continue to expound on the success of economic development projects in our community.”

Argentine Neighborhood Development Association announces $675,000 donation to UG

By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com

The Argentine Neighborhood Development Association has announced a $675,000 donation to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County.

The $675,000 figure is a combined contribution of cash donations, property and recreation improvements in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kan.

Specifics of the announced donation:

• Property valued at $500,000 was donated and will be used for the location of the new public safety campus. 

• A $10,000 cash donation to the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department new equipment.

• Improved tennis courts at Emerson Park. 

• Improvements to Vega Field, which include new park benches and two concrete pads for existing benches. New interior lighting will be used for restroom facilities.

"The projects we have been a part of have been very successful in both changing the face of the Argentine neighborhood and the lives of the people that live there," a statement from an ANDA press release says. "We felt like it made sense to continue plowing the economic gains these projects generated back into the neighborhoods so that the entire community could share in the project's success."

In recent years, new development has found its way to Argentine.

Over $1.6 million in funds were donated to build and open a new grocery store in the area, along with a new Walmart.

A similar drive was held to open a new branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library.

In citizens survey, public safety departments receive high marks; concerns over schools and economic opportunities

By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Residents feel that Wyandotte County is heading in the right direction, but also feel there's more work to do, particularly when it comes to the economic and educational opportunities.

Nearly 1,300 Wyandotte County residents participated in the Unified Government's Citizen Survey. The survey asked respondents their opinions on a wide-range of issues, including county/city services, economic development, fireworks and concealed carry.

The survey's were administered county-wide and split nearly even among the districts in Wyandotte County.

General points from the survey:

• More residents are satisfied with the direction Wyandotte County is heading in. In 2000, 30 percent of residents felt Wyandotte County was going in the right direction when it came to quality of life. This year, that number increased to 47 percent. 

• More believe the community has an improved image. Just 19 percent of residents in 2000 felt that Wyandotte County was viewed in a positive way. In 2014, that number is up to 44 percent. Still, both numbers are well below numbers from surveys administered by other cities in the metro.

• A majority of residents in Wyandotte County believe their public schools are failing them. Just 49 percent of residents feel the quality of public schools match their needs as a family. 

• On a similar note, a majority of residents believe there's not enough employment opportunities in Wyandotte County. Just 42 percent believe the county's employment needs are being met. 

• Public safety received the highest marks from Wyandotte County residents who took the survey. The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department received the best numbers, as 85 percent of Wyandotte County approved of the job the department is doing. Just two percent of survey participants were dissatisfied with the KCK Fire Department. Two-thirds of survey participants believe the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department is doing a satisfactory job. Over 80 percent are satisfied with ambulance services. 

• While the KCK Police Department recieved high marks, some residents are still not completely satisfied. Twenty-eight percent of residents believe police services need to receive significant emphasis from local government in the next two years. The number one area residents want to see addressed is the maintenance of city streets, as 43 percent listed that item as the top priority. Interestingly enough, all eight districts in Wyandotte County listed street maintenance as the top priority for the upcoming few years. 

• When it comes to COUNTY services, Wyandotte County residents believe the Motor Vehicle Registration, Parks and Aging Services need to be addressed the most by local government. 

• 73 percent of survey respondents approved of the Unified Government's decisions to use economic incentives to attract businesses to Wyandotte County. 

• In the area of future economic development, Indian Springs, Minnesota Avenue and the State Avenue Corridor are the top three areas where Wyandotte County residents want to see more economic development. 

• 56 percent of Wyandotte County residents believe fireworks should remain legal. 

• 53 percent of Wyandotte County residents support the county's decision to prevent concealed carry of handguns in public buildings.

• 60 percent of respondents expressed support on building a new prison or expanding the current jail. 

Date announced for State of the Government Address

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Unified Government Mayor/CEO Mark Holland will be giving his first State of the Government address on Feb. 25.

More information here:

Mayor Mark Holland invites you to join him as he delivers his first State of the Government Address as Mayor/CEO of the KCK Downtown Rotary Club Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jack Reardon Convention Center located in Kansas City, Kansas.

More information on reservations and ticket purchase will be forthcoming. Please save-the-date for the annual "Mayor's State of the Government Address" is hosted by the KCK Rotary Club.

Edwardsville police deputy chief named police chief in Gardner, Kan.

By NICK SLOAN, nick@kansascitykansan.com

Edwardsville, Kan., Police Department Deputy Chief Gerry Cullumber has been named Chief of the Gardner Police Department.

The Gardner City Council approved Cullumber's hiring at a meeting tonight in Gardner, Kan.

“I appreciate the leadership that Interim Police Chief James Moore has provided during this process, and I want to thank him and the Gardner Police Department staff for continuing to provide excellent police services to our community," said Cheryl Harrison-Lee, Gardner's City Administrator. "I also want to thank my staff and the search committee for the tremendous help they provided me during the recruitment process.”

Cullumber, along with serving as deputy chief in Edwardsville, Kan., also worked for the Lenexa, Kan., Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

He's a graduate of the FBI Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Program. He has a Masters of Liberal Arts degree and teaches as an adjunct professor at Baker University in Overland Park, Kan.

Tornado watch issued for Wyandotte County

Wyandotte County has been issued a tornado watch.

The tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, a line of thunderstorms could bring hail, heavy rains, damaging winds and an isolated tornado.

More:

Much of eastern Kansas and portions of western and northwestern Missouri are now under a TORNADO WATCH number 181 until 10pm this evening. Thunderstorms are rapidly beginning to develop this afternoon and will continue to do so as we move towards the evening. For areas further east of this watch; it will take a bit of time for storms to begin move eastward, so stay tuned for further watches should be be needed.

KCKFD: No fireworks ban, at least yet

By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department, as of Thursday, are not planning to ban fireworks despite the increasingly hot and dry weather in Wyandotte County.

Weather conditions are currently being monitored by the UG and KCK Fire Department and the possibility of banning fireworks for this July 4th holiday is "unlikely."

"It has also been determined that such a ban, although unlikely, could be issued if warranted by extreme weather conditions," a press release from the KCK Fire Department reads. "The Unified Government will continue to monitor weather conditions (temperature, humidity, and wind speed) to determine the need for any such ban."

Residents are urged to use "common sense" with fireworks.

Fireworks are banned in any Wyandotte County Park.

Cooling centers in Wyandotte County

With the hot temperatures hitting the Kansas City metro this week, it would be a fitting time to post all the known cooling centers in Wyandotte County.

If I'm missing one, email me at NJSloan212@gmail.com.

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Main Branch: 625 Minnesota Avenue, KCK

• 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m (Monday through Thursday)
• 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.  (Sunday)

Argentine Branch: 2800 Metropolitan, KCK (not handicap accessible)

• 8:30 a.m.  - 8:30 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)
• 8:30 a.m.  - 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday
• 1:00 p.m.  - 5 p.m., Sunday

Wyandotte West Branch: 1737 North 82 Street, KCK

• 9 a.m.  - 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday

Turner Community Library: 831 South 55 Street, KCK

• Noon  - 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday
• 10 a.m.  - 5 p.m., Friday
• 10 a.m.  - 2 p.m., Saturday
• Closed on Sunday

Salvation Army - Open Cooling Center: 6723 State Avenue, KCK

• 8 a.m.  -   4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Library: 201 North Nettleton, Bonner Springs

• 9 a.m.  - 8 p.m, Monday through Thursday
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday
• 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday

Community Center: 200 East 3rd Street, Bonner Springs

• 8 a.m.  - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday 

Eisenhower Community Center - 2901 North 72, KCK                             

• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Friday

Joe E Amayo Argentine Community Center - 2810 Metropolitan, KCK       

• 9 a.m. -  9 p.m., Monday through Friday

Armourdale Community Center - 730 Osage, KCK

• 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Friday

John F. Kennedy - 1310 North 10th Street, KCK

• 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Monday through Friday

Turner Recreation Commission: 831 South 55 Street, KCK                   

• 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday
• 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday
• 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday
• Closed on Sunday

Kansas City Kansas City Hall Lobby - 701 North 7th Street, KCK               

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Willa Gill Center - 645 Nebraska, KCK

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
• 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Saturday, Sunday and on holidays)

Public Housing High Rise, Cafeteria Area, 915 Washington Blvd, KCK       

• 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (each day)

Juniper Gardens Community Center, 1980 North 2 Street, KCK                  

• 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (each day)

Mt. Carmel COGIC, South Wing, 2025 North 12 Street, KCK

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Bonner Springs Family YMCA, 2251 S. 138th Street, Bonner Springs

• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (each day)

Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center, 8601 Parallel Parkway, KCK

• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (each day)
• Closed on Sunday
• ALL YMCA centers require a photo ID

8th Street Family YMCA, 900 N 8th Street, KCK

• 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.(each day)